Fitzroy Minerals Intersects Highest Grade Copper to Date and Extends the Strike Length of the Main Mineralized Trend to 1.9 km at the Buen Retiro Copper Project, Chile

Original announcement by tmx on Aug 20, 2026

Bullish

Company: Fitzroy Minerals Inc.
Ticker: FTZ
Exchange: TSX
Region: Chile
Primary commodity: Copper
Secondary commodities: None reported
Document categories: Drill results
Extracted: 2026-09-17 22:34:59 UTC

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Fitzroy Minerals has announced significant drill results from its Buen Retiro Copper Project in Chile, including the highest copper grade recorded to date at 21.84% Cu over 1 meter. The drilling has extended the main mineralized trend to 1.9 km and identified new mineralized areas. The company is on track to complete 22,000 meters of drilling in 2026, with a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate planned for Q4 2026.

Reasoning: The document reports exceptionally high-grade copper intercepts, including the highest grade to date, and successfully extends the known mineralized trend, indicating significant exploration success and potential for resource growth. The detailed QA/QC procedures enhance confidence in the results.

Positive factors

Highest grade copper intercept to date (21.84% Cu over 1m)
Significant strike length extension of the main mineralized trend to 1.9 km
Identification of new mineralized areas (BRT-DDH099)
Strong QA/QC procedures and QP sign-off

Negative factors

True width is estimated generally, not specifically disclosed for each intercept
Some intercepts are low grade, below the weak threshold for porphyry copper

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 37

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Drill hole BRT-DDH095 returned 1.0 m @ 21.84% Cu, which is exceptionally high-grade and well above the porphyry copper exceptional threshold of 0.8%.

Evidence · text

“1.0 m @ 21.84% Cu from 37.0 m, the highest grade recorded to date at Buen Retiro.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document states that intervals are 'Estimated to be 80-90% of true thickness' generally, but does not provide specific true width for each intercept.

Evidence · text

“**Estimated to be 80-90% of true thickness”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release includes a detailed section on 'Buen Retiro Core Sampling Procedures, Laboratory and QA/QC' mentioning certified standards, blanks, and pulp duplicates.

Evidence · text

“Buen Retiro Core Sampling Procedures, Laboratory and QA/QC”

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: The compositing parameters are clearly stated as 'Calculated on a minimum thickness of 5 m and minimum average grade of 0.20% Cu'.

Evidence · text

“*Calculated on a minimum thickness of 5 m and minimum average grade of 0.20% Cu”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drill hole BRT-DDH094 was a 100-meter extension to known mineralization, BRT-DDH099 is a newly identified area, and RC drill hole BRT-RCD020 extended the main Tenorita trend by 200 meters.

Evidence · text

“Drill hole BRT-DDH094 was a 100-metre extension to known mineralization... and drill holeBRT-DDH099 is a newly identified area of mineralization... RC drill hole BRT-RCD020 intersected native copper and chalcocite at 239 metres depth, extending the main Tenorita trend by 200 metres to 1.9 kilometres along strike.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: Drill hole BRT-DDH095 was part of a 'shallow infill program to better define resources that will be extracted early in the mine plan'.

Evidence · text

“Drill hole 95 was part of the shallow infill program to better define resources that will be extracted early in the mine plan.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 37. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (37)

BRT-DDH082Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH082
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.36
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 23 m
From: 82 m
To: 105 m
Intercept Depth: 82 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH082:82-105
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345179
Northing: 6920737.75
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -65.55 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate width but a grade at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating limited materiality for a resource definition program.

Positive factors

Moderate intercept width

Negative factors

Grade is at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.36”

Context: 23

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH082Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH082
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.56
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 9 m
From: 89 m
To: 98 m
Intercept Depth: 89 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH082:89-98
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345179
Northing: 6920737.75
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -65.55 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included intercept shows a moderate grade for a porphyry open pit deposit, contributing positively to the overall interval quality.

Positive factors

Moderate grade for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.56”

Context: 9

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH084Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH084
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.15
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 22.3 m
From: 96.7 m
To: 119 m
Intercept Depth: 96.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH084:96.7-119
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345294.05
Northing: 6920671.98
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -55 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Despite a strong intercept width, the copper grade is below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating low materiality.

Positive factors

Strong intercept width

Negative factors

Grade is below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.15”

Context: 22.3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH084Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH084
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.16
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 5 m
From: 142 m
To: 147 m
Intercept Depth: 142 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH084:142-147
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345294.05
Northing: 6920671.98
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -55 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a grade below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating low materiality.

Negative factors

Grade is below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.16”

Context: 5

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH086Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 73 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH086
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.38
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 73 m
From: 95 m
To: 168 m
Intercept Depth: 95 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH086:95-168
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345307.32
Northing: 6920782.53
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant continuous width with a grade in the weak tier, resulting in a moderate grade-thickness product, which is positive for resource definition.

Positive factors

Continuous intercept width (73m)
Moderate grade-thickness product

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: 73

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH086Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 28 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH086
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.54
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 28 m
From: 106 m
To: 134 m
Intercept Depth: 106 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH086:106-134
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345307.32
Northing: 6920782.53
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included intercept shows a moderate grade over a strong width, contributing positively to the overall interval quality and resource definition.

Positive factors

Moderate grade for porphyry open pit
Strong intercept width

Evidence · table

“0.54”

Context: 28

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH086Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH086
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 1.11
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 5 m
From: 129 m
To: 134 m
Intercept Depth: 129 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH086:129-134
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345307.32
Northing: 6920782.53
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included intercept features a strong copper grade, significantly enhancing the overall quality of the broader interval.

Positive factors

Strong grade for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“1.11”

Context: 5

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH086Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH086
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 1.2
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4 m
From: 164 m
To: 168 m
Intercept Depth: 164 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH086:164-168
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345307.32
Northing: 6920782.53
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included intercept shows a strong copper grade, further enhancing the overall quality of the broader interval.

Positive factors

Strong grade for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“1.20”

Context: 4

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH090Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 45 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH090
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.23
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 45 m
From: 103 m
To: 148 m
Intercept Depth: 103 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH090:103-148
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 344899
Northing: 6921330
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong width but a grade at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating limited materiality.

Positive factors

Strong intercept width

Negative factors

Grade is at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 45

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH091Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH091
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 25 m
From: 55 m
To: 80 m
Intercept Depth: 55 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH091:55-80
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345379
Northing: 6921403
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Despite a strong intercept width, the copper grade is significantly below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating low materiality and negative sentiment.

Positive factors

Strong intercept width

Negative factors

Grade is significantly below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: 25

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH091Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH091
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.18
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 8 m
From: 99 m
To: 107 m
Intercept Depth: 99 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH091:99-107
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345379
Northing: 6921403
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a grade below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating low materiality and negative sentiment.

Negative factors

Grade is below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.18”

Context: 8

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH091Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH091
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.2
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 13 m
From: 162 m
To: 175 m
Intercept Depth: 162 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH091:162-175
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345379
Northing: 6921403
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a grade below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating low materiality and negative sentiment.

Negative factors

Grade is below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: 13

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH091Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH091
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.13
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 20 m
From: 181 m
To: 201 m
Intercept Depth: 181 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH091:181-201
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345379
Northing: 6921403
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Despite a strong intercept width, the copper grade is significantly below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating low materiality and negative sentiment.

Positive factors

Strong intercept width

Negative factors

Grade is significantly below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: 20

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH092Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH092
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.24
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 23 m
From: 0 m
To: 23 m
Intercept Depth: 0 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH092:0-23
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 344860
Northing: 6921262
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -42 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This shallow intercept shows a strong width but a grade at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating limited materiality.

Positive factors

Strong intercept width
Shallow depth

Negative factors

Grade is at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.24”

Context: 23

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH092Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH092
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.33
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 27 m
From: 61 m
To: 88 m
Intercept Depth: 61 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH092:61-88
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 344860
Northing: 6921262
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -42 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong width but a grade at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating limited materiality.

Positive factors

Strong intercept width

Negative factors

Grade is at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.33”

Context: 27

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH093Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH093
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.2
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 32 m
From: 25 m
To: 57 m
Intercept Depth: 25 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH093:25-57
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345255
Northing: 6921003
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -60 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Despite a strong intercept width and shallow depth, the copper grade is below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating low materiality and negative sentiment.

Positive factors

Strong intercept width
Shallow depth

Negative factors

Grade is below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: 32

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH094Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.74Grade Unit: %Intercept: 105 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH094
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.74
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 105 m
From: 58 m
To: 163 m
Intercept Depth: 58 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH094:58-163
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345310
Northing: 6921153
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept represents a significant continuous width with a moderate copper grade, yielding a strong grade-thickness product. Its role in extending known mineralization makes it highly material and novel.

Positive factors

Continuous intercept width (105m)
Moderate grade for porphyry open pit
Strong grade-thickness product
Extension of known mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.74”

Context: 105

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

BRT-DDH094Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 3.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH094
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 3.01
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 12 m
From: 75 m
To: 87 m
Intercept Depth: 75 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH094:75-87
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345310
Northing: 6921153
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included intercept shows an exceptional copper grade over a moderate width, contributing significantly to the overall interval quality and indicating high materiality.

Positive factors

Exceptional grade for porphyry open pit
Moderate grade-thickness product

Evidence · table

“3.01”

Context: 12

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

BRT-DDH094Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH094
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.99
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 8 m
From: 114 m
To: 122 m
Intercept Depth: 114 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH094:114-122
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345310
Northing: 6921153
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included intercept shows a strong copper grade, contributing positively to the overall interval quality and the extension of mineralization.

Positive factors

Strong grade for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.99”

Context: 8

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

BRT-DDH094Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH094
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.95
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 8 m
From: 152 m
To: 160 m
Intercept Depth: 152 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH094:152-160
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345310
Northing: 6921153
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included intercept shows a strong copper grade, further contributing positively to the overall interval quality and the extension of mineralization.

Positive factors

Strong grade for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.95”

Context: 8

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

BRT-DDH095Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 3.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH095
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 3.7
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 8.8 m
From: 30 m
To: 38.8 m
Intercept Depth: 30 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH095:30-38.8
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 344956
Northing: 6921092
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -43 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This shallow intercept features an exceptional copper grade and a moderate grade-thickness product, representing the highest grade recorded to date at the project. This is highly material and novel.

Positive factors

Exceptional grade for porphyry open pit
Moderate grade-thickness product
Shallow depth
Highest grade recorded to date

Evidence · table

“3.70”

Context: 8.8

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH095Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 11.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH095
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 11.35
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2.8 m
From: 36 m
To: 38.8 m
Intercept Depth: 36 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH095:36-38.8
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 344956
Northing: 6921092
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -43 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included intercept shows an exceptionally high copper grade over a narrow width, contributing significantly to the overall interval quality and the highest grade recorded to date.

Positive factors

Exceptional grade for porphyry open pit
Moderate grade-thickness product
Shallow depth

Evidence · table

“11.35”

Context: 2.8

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH095Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 21.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH095
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 21.84
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1 m
From: 37 m
To: 38 m
Intercept Depth: 37 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH095:37-38
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 344956
Northing: 6921092
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -43 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included intercept represents the highest copper grade recorded to date at the project, demonstrating exceptional grade over a narrow width. This is a highly material and novel result.

Positive factors

Exceptional grade for porphyry open pit
Moderate grade-thickness product
Shallow depth
Highest grade recorded to date

Evidence · table

“21.84”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH096Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH096
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.39
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 9 m
From: 33 m
To: 42 m
Intercept Depth: 33 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH096:33-42
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345345
Northing: 6921303
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -78 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a grade at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating limited materiality.

Negative factors

Grade is at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.39”

Context: 9

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH096Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 37 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH096
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.2
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 37 m
From: 117 m
To: 154 m
Intercept Depth: 117 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH096:117-154
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345345
Northing: 6921303
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -78 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Despite a strong intercept width, the copper grade is below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating low materiality and negative sentiment.

Positive factors

Strong intercept width

Negative factors

Grade is below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: 37

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH097Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 33 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH097
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.24
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 33 m
From: 57 m
To: 90 m
Intercept Depth: 57 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH097:57-90
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 344927
Northing: 6921145
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -36 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong width but a grade at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating limited materiality.

Positive factors

Strong intercept width

Negative factors

Grade is at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.24”

Context: 33

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH098Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 31 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH098
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.96
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 31 m
From: 16 m
To: 47 m
Intercept Depth: 16 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH098:16-47
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345278
Northing: 6921303
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This shallow intercept shows a strong copper grade over a strong width, resulting in a moderate grade-thickness product, which is positive for resource definition.

Positive factors

Strong grade for porphyry open pit
Strong intercept width
Moderate grade-thickness product
Shallow depth

Evidence · table

“0.96”

Context: 31

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH098Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 1.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH098
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 1.81
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 5 m
From: 16 m
To: 21 m
Intercept Depth: 16 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH098:16-21
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345278
Northing: 6921303
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included intercept shows a strong copper grade at shallow depth, contributing positively to the overall interval quality.

Positive factors

Strong grade for porphyry open pit
Shallow depth

Evidence · table

“1.81”

Context: 5

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH098Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 2.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH098
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 2.28
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 7 m
From: 29 m
To: 36 m
Intercept Depth: 29 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH098:29-36
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345278
Northing: 6921303
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included intercept shows a strong copper grade at shallow depth, further enhancing the overall interval quality.

Positive factors

Strong grade for porphyry open pit
Shallow depth

Evidence · table

“2.28”

Context: 7

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH099Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 83 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH099
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.46
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 83 m
From: 69 m
To: 152 m
Intercept Depth: 69 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH099:69-152
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345247
Northing: 6921653
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -62 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept represents a significant continuous width with a moderate copper grade, yielding a moderate grade-thickness product. Its location in a newly identified mineralized area makes it highly material and novel for exploration.

Positive factors

Continuous intercept width (83m)
Moderate grade for porphyry open pit
Moderate grade-thickness product
Newly identified mineralized area

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: 83

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

BRT-DDH099Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 49 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH099
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.68
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 49 m
From: 72 m
To: 121 m
Intercept Depth: 72 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH099:72-121
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345247
Northing: 6921653
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -62 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included intercept shows a moderate copper grade over a strong width, contributing significantly to the overall interval quality and the newly identified mineralized area.

Positive factors

Moderate grade for porphyry open pit
Strong intercept width
Moderate grade-thickness product

Evidence · table

“0.68”

Context: 49

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

BRT-DDH099Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH099
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 1.15
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 14 m
From: 104 m
To: 118 m
Intercept Depth: 104 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH099:104-118
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 345247
Northing: 6921653
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -62 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This included intercept shows a strong copper grade, further enhancing the overall interval quality and the significance of the newly identified mineralized area.

Positive factors

Strong grade for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“1.15”

Context: 14

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

BRT-DDH100Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH100
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.13
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 10 m
From: 76 m
To: 86 m
Intercept Depth: 76 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH100:76-86
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 344926.2
Northing: 6921242.1
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -36 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a copper grade significantly below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating low materiality and negative sentiment.

Negative factors

Grade is significantly below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: 10

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-DDH100Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-DDH100
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.2
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 30 m
From: 99 m
To: 129 m
Intercept Depth: 99 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BRT-DDH100:99-129
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 344926.2
Northing: 6921242.1
CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S
Azimuth: 250 °
Dip: -36 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag: No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade: 0.2
Cutoff Unit: % Cu

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Despite a strong intercept width, the copper grade is below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating low materiality and negative sentiment.

Positive factors

Strong intercept width

Negative factors

Grade is below the weak threshold for porphyry open pit

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: 30

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BRT-RCD020Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.74Grade Unit: %Intercept: 105 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-RCD020
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.74
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 105 m
From: 58 m
To: 163 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Sample Type: drill

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate width but a grade at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating limited materiality for a resource definition program.

Positive factors

Moderate intercept width

Negative factors

Grade is at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit

Evidence · text

“105.0 metres at 0.74% Cu from 58.0 metres depth”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BRT-RCD020Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-RCD020
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.99
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 8 m
From: 114 m
To: 122 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Sample Type: drill

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate width but a grade at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating limited materiality for a resource definition program.

Positive factors

Moderate intercept width

Negative factors

Grade is at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit

Evidence · text

“8 metres at 0.99% Cu from 114 metres”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BRT-RCD020Buen Retiro · copperGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BRT-RCD020
Project: Buen Retiro
Commodity: copper
Region: chile
Reported Region: chile
Ticker: FTZ

Geometry

Grade: 0.95
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 8 m
From: 152 m
To: 160 m

Classification

Deposit Type: porphyry
Sample Type: drill

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate width but a grade at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit deposits, indicating limited materiality for a resource definition program.

Positive factors

Moderate intercept width

Negative factors

Grade is at the lower end of the weak tier for porphyry open pit

Evidence · text

“8 metres at 0.95% Cu from 152 metres”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.